A Dedicated Server is a single computer in a network reserved for serving the needs of the network. For example, some networks require that one computer be set aside to manage communications between all the other computers. In the business, a dedicated server is typically a rented service. The user rents the server, software and an Internet connection from the Web host.

A server, usually a Web server, that is located at a dedicated facility designed with resources which include a secured cage or cabinet, regulated power, dedicated Internet connection, security and support.

These co-location facilities offer the customer a secure place to physically house their hardware and equipment as opposed to locating it in their offices or warehouse where the potential for fire, theft or vandalism is much greater.

A mail server usually consists of a storage area where where e-mail is stored for local users, a set of user definable rules which determine how the mail server should react to the destination of a specific message, a database of user accounts that the mail server recognizes and will deal with locally, and communications modules which are the components that actually handle the transfer of messages to and from other mail servers and email clients.Most mail servers are designed to operate without any manual intervention during normal operation.

A server that sits between a client application, such as a Web browser, and a real server. It intercepts all requests to the real server to see if it can fulfill the requests itself. If not, it forwards the request to the real server. Proxy servers have two main purposes: (1) Improve Performance (2) Filter Requests

Wingate enables networked computers to share an Internet connection simultaneously. It serves as a firewall, prohibiting intruders from accessing a network by routing Internet traffic and communication between the network and the Internet and assigning required network addresses to each networked computer automatically. This eliminates need for multiple Internet access accounts, telephone lines and modems. It supports Proxy, NAT and LSP. It is available in the following Editions:

WinGate Plus Edition: provides network-wide user control that permits parents practical control over the content that is viewed by family members and at what times

WinGate Professional Edition: provides security for large corporations and enables advanced customisation and the ability to restrict Internet access rights to individual users on a network

WinGate Enterprise Edition: provides security for large corporations and enables advanced customisation and the ability to restrict Internet access rights to individual users on a network for an unlimited number of users.